like coffee This week’s Happy Monday is a simple ode to coffee. That sweet nectar that has gotten most of us here at Speak Equal through the last four to six weeks. As most of you know, this past Sunday was the first annual Rock Out 2 Come Out concert! All we’ve heard here at Speak Equal...

Push for Gay Rights Comes to Grand Rapids “I feel that a lot of gay people do feel like we might be the last minority to really gain our civil rights. You’ve heard that from our President,” said Drew Stopples of East Grand Rapids. Speak Equal and West Michigan Pride partnered up Sunday...

Rock Out 2 Come Out Hey Everyone! I read something today, and I want you to know that it made me think of each and every one of you: “… a new generation of energetic younger gay-marriage leaders don’t care. They are pushing lawsuits in Texas, Louisiana, California and elsewhere against...

  This event was our kick-off event, when Speak Equal was first announced to the public. Media coverage included Fox 17, Grand Rapids Press, WXXM 13, Wood TV 8, and WYCE. It was an incredible experience for all of us, and an amazing program for our community. Never forget the power of love, peace,...